RAF Association Leigh Branch

Local Branch of RAFA, serving Bury, Bolton, Leigh, Wigan & surrounding areas. Providing comradeship & support for veterans, serving personnel & their families.

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

Rest In Peace ma'am. You have done your job incredibly well. Time to Rest.

[PaulNewton @PiratePaul2705]

Thanks to @1471HorwichATC @723sqn who’s @aircadets stepped in to act as Standard Bearers for @rafaleigh 75th celebrations

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

@HorwichFirst @1471HorwichATC @WiganCouncil Great pictures thanks so much.

[Jane Doe @JanenotagainDoe]

A ‘safeguarding lead’….where’s the outrage from the feminist groups? Where’s the hatred for the teaching profession? Where’s the demands for more checks? Where’s the demands for their phones to be checked? Oh……….it isn’t a Police Officer. https://t.co/pbbBGUKlmq

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

@terrificsue Try speaking to @wiganafhq they may have connections that would help?

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

How the local @RAFAssociation #Branch say #BlueSkys to a former @IntBCC WW11 #veteran when taking his final flight.. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem #GoneButNotForgotten https://t.co/l0dZNQkw2g

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

@92Chorley are looking for someone to help logo up their refurbished minibus! Anyone able to help? @ChorleyCouncil @guardianchorley willing to help? Please reTweet

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

Thanks to @1471HorwichATC #OC for working on our behalf with @1036SqnATC @1005sqnatc @80Sqn @723sqn @316Leigh @92Chorley looking forward to their #Remembrance submissions.. 👍🏻 & @BalbirFlora these are where the #rugby balls will go 😉🏉🏉

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

Thanks to @1471HorwichATC #OC for working on our behalf with @1036SqnATC @1005sqnatc @80Sqn @723sqn @316Leigh @92Chorley looking forward to their #Remembrance submissions.. 👍🏻 & @BalbirFlora these are where the #rugby balls will go 😉🏉🏉

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

This year saw the #Branch cover 5 locations on #BattleofBritainDay thanks to all who supported us especially @RoyalAirForce members if 611Sqn RAF Woodvale & @raf_engagement team.. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem

[RAFA Caduceus Branch @rafacaduceus]

Today @PiratePaul2705 #Branch Standard Bearer led #BattleOfBritain commemorative events on behalf of @rafaleigh & @RAFAssociation in conduction with @BuryCouncil @boltoncouncil @WiganCouncil @wiganafhq @HindleyV & multiple @RBL_GMandLancs #Branches #LestWeForget

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

@AndyBurnhamGM how’s best to contact you? Thank You

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

All set up with @WiganCouncil for the #BattleOfBritain celebrations on behalf of the @RAFAssociation

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

#BattleOfBritain in #Wigan organised by the @WiganCouncil supported by your local @RAFAssociation #Branch..

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

All plans in place from #BattleOfBritain thanks @BuryCouncil @boltoncouncil @WiganCouncil @wiganafhq + @BOBVA4 @FusiliersAssoc #BoltonUSVA + @PoppyLegion #Branch for Wigan, Atherton & Leigh @WiganVeterans @HindleyV & @RoyalAirForce #611Sqn RAF Woodvale for helping us! 👍🏻

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

This evening @Christian4BuryS @JamesDalyMP will commence a project for #Veteran in #Bury @VivienneNewt0n will be there to represent us.. a qualified @RAFAssociation case worker & trustee for @ChtyCommission registered veteran bodies she’ll put VETERANS 1st

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

@mobile_angela @DacreJane For things like blood pressure you’re encouraged to monitor it at home! Having it done at the GP is pointless.

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

Thanks to @VeteransGarage Barton Moss #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem #ForTheFallen

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

NEXT BRANCH MEETING:
Mon 16th Aug @ 1800hrs @wiganafhq all members are invited to attend also any #Veteran or serving members of the @RoyalAirForce from the Leigh, Wigan, Bolton or Bury areas.. topics include #BattleOfBritain & #Branch 75th Anniversary..

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

Starting to plan for #BattleOfBritain 2021 & already working with @BuryCouncil @boltoncouncil @WiganCouncil @HindleyV @BOBVA4 @1471HorwichATC @80Sqn @1036SqnATC @723sqn going to be a good 1 & the support of the @RAFSetTeamNorth is really appreciated 👍🏻

[RAF Association Leigh Branch @rafaleigh]

@peterjames5 @RobsonRuth @TheBoltonNews @BoltonSchool Unfortunately, it’s this level of investment that is needed to create social mobility, particularly in education. The younger you start the more chance of nurturing the sense of belonging.